+ Monteiths, although not craft were small scale and brewed in one location. Now I don't even bother with it.
Craft Beer - a thread of beer snobbery and looking down one's nose
Yeah the go-ahead breweries down here are Golden Bear in Mapua & Townshends in da Moot.
Mussel Inn have a couple of goodies too
Didn't know that about Founders, are they still based in the historic park in Nelson?
They are - the deal wasn't a straight sell out it Founders still own the brand or something like that
The brewery in Nelson is used for developing new and speciality brews while the stuff you get in the supermarkets and bottle stores is made at Boundry Road
yes Hop Federation took over the Monkey Wizard brewery in Riwaka and changed the name and beers (which are miles better than Monkey Wizard's were) - the guy that owns it used to work for Hallertau in auckland
Yeah he comes into work a bit - seems like a nice bloke.I must get around to trying their beers.
Hmm...could be a job for this weekend
Man I love The Rogue Hop by Harringtons.
Good times
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Ok combining my 2 greatest loves (aye I am single at the moment!) Football and Beer
I have just worked out that if I keep this up until the end of the season I will be trying 102 different beers! So If anyone has any ideas for beers to try or wants to try some with me and have a yarn about football (and give me some better beer notes!) get in touch.
Wow.
Habanero infused maize beer. Packs a punch.
This is the white can of the two day of the dead beers right? I prefer the black one (it's a chili chocolate dark lager iirc) but they definitely both pack a punch!
How much a can?
How much a can?
Not sure as I got the 750ml bottle which was $15.
If you haven't been to the GP Cellar Door, I suggest you do. 2L flagons are about $20-$25 depending on alcholo content.
Thanks for the advice.
I am looking at doing Febrewary again this year - drink (and review) a different beer for the 28 days of the month. They don't all need to be beers you have never tried before but ideally something more interesting than just having a Heineken one day, and a Speights the next. Trying to round up enough interest to set up a website - ideally with a number of people reviewing craft beers we can get some ideas of ones to try and see what is highly ranked. Anyone here interested?
I believe this is within the scope of my tasting procotols.
Let me know how, when and where to submit tasting analyses.
I am looking at doing Febrewary again this year - drink (and review) a different beer for the 28 days of the month. They don't all need to be beers you have never tried before but ideally something more interesting than just having a Heineken one day, and a Speights the next. Trying to round up enough interest to set up a website - ideally with a number of people reviewing craft beers we can get some ideas of ones to try and see what is highly ranked. Anyone here interested?
Maybe someone could review Kool Aid
A great excuse for a pint of Baylands Brewery craft beer
Had the Cucumber Saison from Knave brewery at Rogue and Vagabond the other day, really refreshing. There's a lot of interesting beer on tap at the moment, the third eye had a Wellington beer takeover for Wellington aniversary.
Townshend's Guppy
Very nice
Black Arrow is quite nice too
Black Arrow is quite nice too
First time I had tried Townshends. Will investigate further!
Black Arrow is quite nice too
First time I had tried Townshends. Will investigate further!
Townshends is very good across all of their varieties.
Had the 750ml Yeastie Boys 2015 Imperial Double Porter. Massive flavour and kick.
I have just worked out that if I keep this up until the end of the season I will be trying 102 different beers! So If anyone has any ideas for beers to try or wants to try some with me and have a yarn about football (and give me some better beer notes!) get in touch.
Had my first shot at a Garage Project - Hapi Daze.Pretty mellow actually,user friendly
Baylands Brewery and Queen of Jackson are helping LFC Wellington raise money this Thursday and will have Rock Solid on tap!
Who's off to Beervana?
So...Garage Project + other Wellington breweries and the Phoenix.
Exciting times!
Yep - this is a good move. I have no doubt the popularity of the craft beer cart at Aisle 20 last year confirmed the punters need. Those poor beggars couldn't keep up with demand!
Craft beer goes with everything.
Craft beer goes with everything.
Including more craft beer
Having a couple of Mac's Birthday Suit Double IPAs.
Not bad with my pizza
Having a couple of Mac's Birthday Suit Double IPAs.
Not bad with my pizza
Oath.